Climate change (CC) poses significant challenges globally, causing extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and health impacts due to greenhouse gas emissions. The complexity of CC necessitates advanced Geoinformation technologies such as Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS) techniques and interdisciplinary stakeholder collaboration, with a growing need for quality online training, especially in light of Covid-19. This project aims to enhance GIS/RS education through the Digital Europe programme by introducing Work-Based Learning, promoting female participation, and improving transnational collaborations to meet the needs of the labour market and support EU sustainability goals.
By sharing academic resources, the consortium’s overall aim is to increase analytic and professional skills among students and Lifelong learners to improve their competencies in CCM through use of GIS and RS tools online. Herein, GeoCLIC introduces the Work-based learning approach to develop training projects and internships in areas impacted by Climate Change. A particular priority is to motivate participation of female learners. 5 modules and OERs (Open Educational Resources) related to CCM will be developed and further enhanced by the use of innovative online learning tools and international collaboration. Employability skills will be boosted by hands-on practices and direct contact with employers. To transfer the project benefits to society, multiple interactions between educators, researchers, environment companies/NGOs and decisionmakers are planned.
Fostering employability among enrolled and unemployed graduates as CC analyst in earth observation, GIS/RS sector. The project will promote employment in CCM through GIS/RS among recent graduates emphasizing female participation .
Strengthening cooperation GIS/RS enterprise and universities – Enhancing digital readiness and digital skills across institutions -Supporting a community of practice on CCM through a platform (R2)
Ensure adequate quality to the OERs developed (R3) through valid certifications (R5) and proper quality assurance methods (R6)
The GeoCLIC 2024 Winter school was held from 18 to 22, November, 2024 at University of Nicosia (UNIC) in Nicosia, Cyprus.
The GeoCLIC 2024 Summer school was held from 17 to 22, June, 2024 at Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) in Valencia, Spain.